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12-6-21 Homicide- Shooting- 2600 Cannon Ave


  • Upon arrival, Officers located a female party suffering from a non life threatening gunshot wound and a male party suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.
  • Officers learned that the shooting may have occurred in the 2600 block of Cannon Avenue. They responded to that area and subsequently located and secured the crime scene.
  • Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to conduct an investigation.
  • Investigators learned that the incident began when parties fired numerous rounds into a residence at the above location.  A female inside the residence was struck by the gunfire.
  • A male party inside the same residence, exited the residence and fired at the individuals who were responsible for the original gunfire.
  • A male party was struck in the exchange of gunfire and later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
  • Due to several parties firing numerous rounds and a large crime scene, Investigators are still actively investigating the incident and trying to determine the exact actions of all those involved.   
  • After reviewing the available information and evidence, as well as consulting with the District Attorney's Office, Investigators will not be charging anyone in the homicide at this time. However, this case remains open and active.
  • Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Homicide Tip Line at 423-643-5100 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.

 

Victim 1 (deceased):

 Antonio Sparks (Male, 22)

Victim 2: 

Female, 42

 

The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.

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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.

Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM

Emergencies: 911

To report a crime or request assistance: (423) 698-2525

General Information:
(423) 643-5000

Crime Prevention and Community Outreach:
(423) 643-5090

Crime Stoppers Hotline:
(423) 698-3333

Drug Tip Hotline:
(423) 493-BUST (2878)

Homicide Tip Line: 
(423) 643-5100

Homeland Security
https://www.dhs.gov/topic/preventing-terrorism

https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something

 

 

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